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Soft tissue
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Soft tissueThe substance of an organic body or organ consisting of cells and intercellular materials. The muscles and other nonbony tissues of the body.
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Organic
Of or related to a substance that contains carbon atoms linked together by carbon-carbon bonds. All living matter is organic. The original definition of the term organic related to the source of chemical compounds, with organic compounds being those carbon-containing compounds obtained from plant or animal sources, whereas inorganic compounds were obtained from mineral sources. Compounds containing bonds between carbon atoms can now be made in the laboratory and industrially by man.
Organ
A structural unit of an animal or plant that serves a specific function.
Intercellular
Between two cells.
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Soft palate
The soft part of the roof of the mouth in the back, toward the throat.
Soft-tissue
Generally, the ligaments, tendons, and muscles in the musculoskeletal system.
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Smallpox
A viral disease that was once highly contagious. Characterized by high fever, vomiting, and blisters and sores on the skin. Vaccination has eliminated this disease.
Smooth muscle
A type of muscle tissue controlled by the involuntary nervous system, occurring in the walls of the uterus, intestines or blood vessels.
Sneeze
To exhale breath from the nose and mouth in a sudden, involuntary action as a result of irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
Snoring
Harsh breathing sounds during sleep caused by the vibration of the soft palate during inhalation.
Soft palate
The soft part of the roof of the mouth in the back, toward the throat.
Soft tissue
Solar plexus
The network of nerves in the center of the abdomen.
Specimen
A sample taken to study the nature of the whole.
Speculum
An instrument for opening a body cavity to permit visual inspection.
Spina bifida
A birth defect caused by imperfect closure of part of the spinal column, exposing some of the nervous system.
Spirochete
Spiral-shaped bacteria.
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Organic
Of or related to a substance that contains carbon atoms linked together by carbon-carbon bonds. All living matter is organic. The original definition of the term organic related to the source of chemical compounds, with organic compounds being those carbon-containing compounds obtained from plant or animal sources, whereas inorganic compounds were obtained from mineral sources. Compounds containing bonds between carbon atoms can now be made in the laboratory and industrially by man.
Organ
A structural unit of an animal or plant that serves a specific function.
Intercellular
Between two cells.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Soft palate
The soft part of the roof of the mouth in the back, toward the throat.
Soft-tissue
Generally, the ligaments, tendons, and muscles in the musculoskeletal system.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Smallpox
A viral disease that was once highly contagious. Characterized by high fever, vomiting, and blisters and sores on the skin. Vaccination has eliminated this disease.
Smooth muscle
A type of muscle tissue controlled by the involuntary nervous system, occurring in the walls of the uterus, intestines or blood vessels.
Sneeze
To exhale breath from the nose and mouth in a sudden, involuntary action as a result of irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
Snoring
Harsh breathing sounds during sleep caused by the vibration of the soft palate during inhalation.
Soft palate
The soft part of the roof of the mouth in the back, toward the throat.
Soft tissue
Solar plexus
The network of nerves in the center of the abdomen.
Specimen
A sample taken to study the nature of the whole.
Speculum
An instrument for opening a body cavity to permit visual inspection.
Spina bifida
A birth defect caused by imperfect closure of part of the spinal column, exposing some of the nervous system.
Spirochete
Spiral-shaped bacteria.
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